Intern, Juvenile Justice Strategy Group

POSITION SUMMARY

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s paid, twelve-week summer program is designed to provide interns with engaging, challenging project-based assignments, cross-team exposure and learning opportunities in a mission-driven environment, working to support their assigned team as well as on a group project with each other. The program will run from June 1–Aug. 21, 2026.

The Foundation is offering an internship to work with its Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, with a focus on probation and system transformation, reporting to a senior associate. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support special projects that advance probation and system transformation. 
• Review and apply information retrieved from Pro-DATA, a custom-built application that supports data-driven decision-making and data transparency in youth justice at local and state levels.
• Work with the team members and the team’s grantees and consultants to enhance, monitor and maintain current projects and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified candidates should be enrolled in a post-secondary associate or bachelor’s college/university program, preferably junior or senior standing. 
• Preferred majors include social science, public health, policy or a related field to apply. 
• Knowledge of data analysis and juvenile justice system terminology, methodology and history preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Critical thinking, interpersonal communication proficiency and strong emotional intelligence.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Basic proficiency with Slack and Zoom.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone, copiers, computer with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

The work will be performed in a hybrid setting based in Baltimore, MD.

COMPENSATION

This is a temporary position compensated at a rate of $19 to $25 hourly, up to 40 hours per week.

Please submit your resume and cover letter.